used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
alkalinounUS /ˈælkəlaɪ/
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
eagerly desirous
From this reading AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
dunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
EXTRAadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading EXTRA SENTRIES.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the force of workers available
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS VISITORS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
proclivitiesnounUS /proʊˈklɪvətiz/
plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
sagebrushnounUS /ˈseɪdʒbrʌʃ/
any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
SENTRIESnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading EXTRA SENTRIES.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
travel-wornadjective
tired by travel
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading MYSTERIOUS VISITORS.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
well-harnessed
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From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
wended
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From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They told us that they were mountaineers, of long experience on the plains; well acquainted with the Indians and familiar with their habits and savage proclivities.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
a Caucasian
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next following day, as we wended our way among the sand dunes, alkali flats and faded sagebrush, there came to us--whence we knew not--three men, equipped with a small wagon, covered with white ducking, arched over bows, similar to the covering on most of the emigrant wagons; drawn by two large, handsome, well-harnessed horses; all having a well-to-do appearance, that made our dusty, travel-worn outfits look very cheap and inferior.
